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1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 461)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop-
erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
● Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on
the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and
the radio waves in the surrounding area. ( P. 118)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 421)
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 1 1 9
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 422
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 372
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 461)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 110, 421
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 1 1 9
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 4 2 2
● Stopping the hybrid system: P. 173
■ Certification for the smart key system
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-51
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-54
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire
pressure warning system after
tire rotation.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in acco rdance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
Tire rotation
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4077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Jack handleSpare t i re
To o l t r a y
Wheel nut wrench1
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3
4
5
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4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 355)
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4498-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tire size ( P. 451)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 450)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 354)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 455)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 455)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 358)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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487Alphabetical index
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Shift lever ................................. 180Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 420
Shift lock system ..................... 420
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Side turn signal lights ............. 183 Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 116
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Snow tires ................................ 270 Spare tire .................................. 406
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Storage location.................... 407
Spark plug ................................ 441
Specifications .......................... 436
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 258
Steering lock ............................ 175 Column lock release ............. 175
Steering wheel ......................... 141
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Storage feature ........................ 287
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 432
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 302
Roof ...................................... 152
Sun visors ................................ 297